How far is Johns Creek, GA from McCaysville, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to McCaysville, GA is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and McCaysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and McCaysville.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
1001 ft · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Continue on Bethelview Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road
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Turn right onto Post Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Cumming Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway
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Turn right onto Ball Ground Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road
35 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road
6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on A. W. Roberts Drive
1000 ft · 34 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Turn right onto Canton Highway
2816 ft · 54 sec · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto APD Highway
27.5 mi · 34 min · APD Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway
13.3 mi · 16 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and McCaysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
27.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCaysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to McCaysville?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Johns Creek and 43.2 miles from McCaysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCaysville.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jasper.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and McCaysville. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.61 km).
#1 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCaysville
City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 34.9861900, -84.3713100 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCaysville (-84.37131, 34.98619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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